President Joe Biden has pledged to ensure the federal government takes on 100% of the costs related to rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and legislators have secured a place for the funding in a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown.
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Posted inWashington D.C. News
Unanimous decision: D.C. Council committee votes to expel Councilmember Trayon White
An ad hoc committee of the D.C. Council has recommended the expulsion of Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White for alleged bribery, while two prominent activists have expressed concerns about the example set by White and the Council’s authority to act before his due process has run its course.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to service-year students in Prince George’s County
Vice President Kamala Harris praised Maryland students for their commitment to public service and encouraged them to remain in the fight despite any disappointment they may feel over the outcome of the 2024 election.
Posted inWord In Black
Seven creative ways to teach students about Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa offers a vibrant celebration of African culture and Black pride, and educators can teach its seven principles by assigning projects that foster unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
Posted inBaltimore News
BOPA’s new interim CEO Robyn Murphy shares plans for the future
Robyn Murphy has been appointed as interim CEO and board chair of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, tasked with improving the organization’s relationship with the city and the local arts community while the organization searches for permanent leadership.
Posted inNational Sports
Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels and the new landscape for African American quarterbacks
By Mekhi AbbottCapital News Service In week six of the NFL season, football fans in the DMV got to witness an electric quarterback matchup. Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson and Washington’s Jayden Daniels faced off in what ended up being one of the Ravens’s highest attended regular season games in franchise history. The rookie, Daniels, would end […]
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Experts discuss the state of K-12 STEM opportunities in the U.S.
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com In an ever-evolving world, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities are the building blocks of a solid education. Studies say learning STEM as early as kindergarten can significantly better prepare children to one day pursue a career in the sciences, technology or engineering. A 2017 study by the […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore City Police Department hires chief who resigned from Boise Police Department with misconduct allegations
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) has selected a former police chief who resigned from his post following allegations of misconduct to serve as chief of detectives in the department’s operations bureau. Ryan Lee, a current resident of Baltimore, was asked to step down as Boise, Idaho police chief by Mayor […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Corporations face backlash for ending DEI initiatives while using Black celebs for advertising
By A.R. ShawNew Pittsburgh Courier Corporations that have decided to end DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives are facing a backlash from civil rights organizations and the public. Following the re-election of Donald Trump and push from right-wing organizations and media pundits, major corporations such as Walmart, Harley-Davidson, John Deere and Tractor Supply announced the […]
Posted inBooks
Tony Weaver Jr. addresses mental health of young men with new book, ‘Weirdo’
Tony Weaver Jr. has written a graphic novel memoir, “Weirdo,” which explores the challenges faced by young Black men, including bullying, mental health, and suicide, in order to provide actionable tips to help students keep moving forward.
Posted inNational News
FTC data reveals surge in online job scams, with losses exceeding $220M in 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has reported a sharp increase in online job scams, with task scams accounting for nearly 40% of job scam reports in 2024, resulting in over $220 million in losses in just the first six months of the year.
Posted inNEWS
Rep. Shontel Brown introduces legislation to boost numbers, diversity of health care workforce
Congresswoman Shontel Brown has introduced the Expanding the Health Care Workforce Act to establish a federal demonstration grant program that will enable hospitals to create or expand educational partnerships with high schools, providing students with hands-on experience in health care settings.